The D-Link DWM-156 is an unlocked 3G USB dongle, while the D-Link DWR-730 is a pocket-sized 3G mobile router with a built-in battery.
Adding to the trend of portable 3G routers to enable high speed cellular Internet access to your smart devices on the go are two new devices from D-Link, a household name among wireless networking brands.
D-Link DWM-156
The D-Link DWM-156 is a 3.75G HSUPA USB dongle that’s completely unlocked and works with data SIM cards from any telecom operator in India. The portable device also comes with built-in removable storage (optional) should you feel the need for the same. While the D-Link DWM-156 is connected to a laptop and letting you access mobile broadband on the go, it can also let you send and receive SMSes through your laptop.
Other highlights of the D-Link DWM-156 are:
●Supports HSUPA / HSDPA / UMTS & GSM / GPRS / EDGE networks
●Data rate: 5.76 Mbps uplink / 14.4 Mbps downlink
●Voice call support
●Two colour LED as status indicators
●Up to 32GB MicroSD support
●Plug and play support
●Built-in internal antenna
●Dimensions (LxWxH) – 8.92 cm x 2.59 cm x 1.07 cm
D-Link DWR-730
The D-Link DWR-730 is a 3G mobile router that allows multiple devices to connect to a shared 3G Internet gateway. Like the DWM-156, the D-Link DWR-730 is a battery-powered device that lets you pop in any telecom operator’s SIM data card to access 3G cellular broadband on the go. What’s more, since the DWR-730 also doubles up as a router, it allows you to share the 3G connection with up to eight users, letting you create a wireless hotspot anywhere on the go. The device also has a 1500 mAh battery built-in to charge mobile phones, D-Link claims, and a slot for a 32GB microSD card.
Other highlights of the D-Link DWR-730 are:
●Supports HSDPA/ UMTS & GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE networks
●Embedded HSPA module: 5.76 Mbps uplink / 21.6 Mbps downlink
●Portable HSPA router with battery bank
●Features wireless LAN
●LED indicator for battery, signal strength, Wi-Fi, SMS
●Up to 32GB MicroSD support
●1500 mAh Li-ion battery
●Dimensions (LxWxH) – 9.0 cm x 5.0 cm x 1.2 cm
Pricing & Availability:
Both D-Link DWM-156 & DWR-730 are currently available all across India, and is being retailed through D-Link’s wide network of distributors, channel partners and large format retailers. D-Link DWM-156 & DWR-730 is available at an estimated street price of Rs. 1,599 & Rs. 4,499 respectively. D-Link DWM-156 & DWR-730 carry warranty of 1 year & 3 years respectively.